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Vincent Pizziconi is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering. His research focuses on developing bioresponsive and biomimetic materials for medical devices and tissue engineering applications.
- Ph.D., M.S.E., Arizona State University
- B.S., University of Massachusetts-Lowell
His work spans molecular diagnostics, nanoscale characterization of biological materials, cellular automaton modeling of biocompatibility, and biohybrid sensor development. Key collaborations include Los Alamos National Laboratories, IBM Yorktown, and Harrington Arthritis Research Center.
Research trends include:
- Biohybrid diagnostic devices using mast cells
- Thermoelectric transducers
- Hydroxyapatite coatings for implants
- Nanoscaffold design for tissue repair
- Optical biomolecular device applications
Scientific awards include:
- Student Stipend Award for Brian Grot (Amer Heart AHA, 1996-1998)
- Mast Cell-Based Biosensor grant (NSF-ENG, 1994-1998)
He has mentored students through honors theses (BME 492/BME 493) and directed biomedical design courses (BME 417/BME 214). His lab has conducted extensive research on cellular automaton algorithms for biocompatibility modeling and molecular recognition at inorganic-organic interfaces.
Key research facilities include collaborations with Mayo Clinic Scottsdale for tissue engineering projects (2012-2014) and access to environmental scanning electron microscopy through NSF-funded infrastructure (2002-2004).